A host of factors, developments, and dynamics have made most industries more competitive than ever. As a result so many of us wonder whether there is still such a thing as work-life balance. We reached out to the community to hear perspectives on finding the right balance.

Andrea Duncan | Social Entrepreneur & Bookmaker

Work-life balance is a concept that in the past I have struggled with greatly. I always found myself being obsessed with what’s next and staying in a cycle of productivity, invention, and obsessed with measures of success. Then in 2019, my priorities changed when I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that rocked my world. Read more>>

Morenike Olorunnisomo | Licensed Professional Counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher

My work life balance has definitely changed over time! I used to go go go nonstop, especially in graduate school. The combination of perfectionism and imposter syndrome really had me in a bind for awhile. Once I became a therapist and was well into my own healing journey, I realized that “the hustle” or “the grind” was not sustainable long term. Read more>>

Gail Baker Nelson | Writer & Artist

When I was young, the comfort of a set schedule made things easy because I knew where work started and my personal life begain. It was easy! Go to work and go home — I never had to think about work on the weekends. Read more>>